Ever followed a calorie-counting app, nailed your macros, lost weight, and still felt… miserable? Or maybe you stuck to the plan perfectly—until one day you didn’t—and suddenly felt like a failure?

Today, we’re unpacking why calorie counting works... but why it might still be working against you. If you're stuck in a cycle of “doing well” then falling off the wagon, you’re not alone—and there’s a reason behind it.

@04:21.24 What is Calorie Counting & Macro Tracking?

@07:17.12 The Pros

@11:19.88 The Cons – What You’re Not Told

@14:31.58 What’s the Real Problem We’re Trying to Solve?

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